Silver coins,seven to 11 inches in 1 inch incraments?
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How long would a test garden take to be realistic?
- Thread starter LabradorBob
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With just Silver coins, I would hazard a guess of 3 to 5 yrs. due to the slower (minisecular) spelling
of the leaching process as compared to lower conductive coins like (Pennys).
This is just a rough guess as I know that the explorer series of Detectors are not as good in (disturbed) ground as some others might be. Just like the explorers don't like air and do not air test good.
You should be able to get the 7 and 8" coins but any deeper, would be iffie at best. Just my thought.
HH BiLL IL
of the leaching process as compared to lower conductive coins like (Pennys). This is just a rough guess as I know that the explorer series of Detectors are not as good in (disturbed) ground as some others might be. Just like the explorers don't like air and do not air test good.
You should be able to get the 7 and 8" coins but any deeper, would be iffie at best. Just my thought.
HH BiLL IL
... as far as detection depth and general information. But it will never be 100% the same as field conditions, as your garden soil and other factors will most likely not match all the conditions you detect in.
Use the garden to get a general sense of how the machine performs.
One thing - make sure the soil is compacted well.
I find a more telling test occurs in the field, in an area where this would be OK to do. When I want to test something, I use a hole from a target I just dug. I carry a pen and notebook, ruler and a old scratched Mercury dime (or whatever target you want to test). Dig out hole to the desired depth - break up clumps as best as possible - try not to make a mess. Insert the target into the SIDEWALL of the hole, in the undug, compacted soil. Refill the hole and compress the soil as best you can. Test away and JOT DOWN your tests and the results. Just remember to retrieve that target and leave the spot as you found it when you are done. In my experience, especially with silver or gold, this simulates current conditions at the site more closely. I can fine tune my settings appropriately.
Good Luck.
Use the garden to get a general sense of how the machine performs.
One thing - make sure the soil is compacted well.
I find a more telling test occurs in the field, in an area where this would be OK to do. When I want to test something, I use a hole from a target I just dug. I carry a pen and notebook, ruler and a old scratched Mercury dime (or whatever target you want to test). Dig out hole to the desired depth - break up clumps as best as possible - try not to make a mess. Insert the target into the SIDEWALL of the hole, in the undug, compacted soil. Refill the hole and compress the soil as best you can. Test away and JOT DOWN your tests and the results. Just remember to retrieve that target and leave the spot as you found it when you are done. In my experience, especially with silver or gold, this simulates current conditions at the site more closely. I can fine tune my settings appropriately.
Good Luck.
Good question, as I've got one silver dime buried at 6" for nearly ten years that has not changed audio/VDI results after only a few weeks. It's a good idea to water the loose dirt after back-filling, and every few days; that will lock in it's ground detector signature. I don't believe that silver leaches much out to the surroundings since silver rarely comes out of the ground badly corroded like copper or nickel.
dewcon4414
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A lot depends on how you remove the dirt and put it back. Take it out as a chunk and insert the coin by using a knife to cut a slit in the side of the hole, put the chunk back and water water water.
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